Tension Rods 99Q45t

[99q45t_vl]

I've replaced the tension rods on my Q and noticed the pull to the left. Checked the alignment, everything looks OK except LF caster:

camber: LF: -0.6 RF -0.8 min -1.4 max +0.1caster: LF +5.0 RF +6.7 min +5.7 max +7.2toe LF +0.08 RF +0.08 total 0.16 min +0.03 max +0.13

camber LR -1.2 LR -0.8 min -1.3 max -0.3toe LR +0.03 RR +0.06 total +0.09 min 0.00 max +0.23

Got the rods from Joe and found out the following in the TSB:

The countermeasure tension rods are designed to repair “pull to the right” incidents, by increasing the caster angle on the right side and reducing the caster angle on the left (providing a cross-caster of about 1°). Installing these components on a vehicle that has a “pull to the left” condition will make the condition worse.

The parts # in the TSB are the same I have installed. What gives?

[99q45t_vl]

I guess I found the answer myself. The left rod is 1/4" longer then right rod. Now, what is the part # for the left rod of the equal length to the right? BTW, I cannot reuse the original rods, since they've been replaced by the dealer earlier (they have an unequal length too).

Joe or Dennis, can you guys help?

[3Q Jay]

I think you said you confirmed p/n from the TSB, but for completeness, I just pulled up the TSB, and I find...RH 't' 54468-3h071LH 't' 54469-3h071

Perhaps a wacky thought as I've never looked at these up close and personal, but could you swap/invert the RH and LH to tweak?

If you do find an answer that works, please let us know..

[99q45t_vl]

Yes, these are the part numbers. And no, you cannot do a swap unless you press out the two bolts at the end of an arm and press them back in opposite direction.

[jtesensky]

Just out of curiosity which part number did you install on the left & right sides of the car?

[99q45t_vl]

Joe, I put 54468-3H071 on the pass. side, 54469-3H071 on the driver side.